What happened
During a scheduled flight from Daet to Manila, the aircraft suffered a catastrophic structural failure while en route. The plane exploded in mid-air and subsequently crashed into Lamon Bay. Recovery efforts yielded only limited debris from the water, confirming that all 13 occupants perished in the incident.
Findings
Investigations determined that the accident was caused by the disintegration of the airframe following an explosion. A time bomb had been installed in the rear section of the cabin. The device was placed by two former convicts who were hired for this specific task. Their employers, a man and a woman, intended to kill the woman's husband, who was a passenger on the flight.